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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.55, 138.82 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.55, 138.82 and 65.62 is: 98.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.55 : 138.82 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.55/138.82 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.55x = 138.82 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.55x = 9,109.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,109.37/92.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.43

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